Perspectives on soft-tissue management for the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases
Bissada, N.F.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry 16(4): 418 420 422 Passim; Quiz 432
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 1548-8578 PMID: 8935009 Document Number: 447742
Because of economic issues, public awareness, and patients' desires, current dental practice embodies an array of preventive and therapeutic endeavors for the treatment of periodontal diseases. Evaluation of clinical research and practice experiences documented several findings regarding soft-tissue management. Soft-tissue management can be successful, even in advanced cases of disease, when performed by technically proficient clinicians. Perfect plaque control is not required for the long-term preservation of attachment levels if there is compliance with a strictly supervised maintenance regimen. Although soft-tissue management can be considered a practical, even preferred treatment, it is not uniformly successful for every periodontally diseased site.